Moose

Bull Moose

·        A bull moose can reach 1,400 pounds, which is heavier than a female.

·        They can be eight feet tall, and their antlers can grow to 70 inches across. 

·        The tundra moose, in Alaska, can be 1,800 pounds and 8.5 feet long.

All Moose

• Moose can run up to 35 mph.
• They are found in lightly forested and marshy areas in North America.
• Because of their fur, moose are uncomfortably warm in 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
• They make grunting and whistle-like noises to communicate.
• When frightened, a moose will go crashing through trees.
• They are awake from dawn to dusk.
• They live alone.
• They try to avoid humans.
• They have poor eyesight, so they rely on their ears and noses.
• Moose are the largest member of the deer family.

Eating Habits

• Moose eat branches and other woody materials in winter.
• During the summer months, they eat underwater plants.
• A moose will dive completely underwater to get a plant that looks especially good
• They have four stomachs to digest leaves and grass.
• Moose eat about 20,000 leaves a day.

Appearance

            They have…

• Long legs
• Big hooves
• A humpback
• Short tail
• Large ears
• Wide, droopy nose
• Bulls have brown and sometimes black fur.